Briefs: Upcoming Black History Month events

Library plans annual Black History celebration

MANSFIELD - Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will have its annual Black History Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 3 at the main library. Black history-inspired events will take place throughout the month of February, including presentations, stories, reenactors and music.

The schedule of the Feb. 3 kickoff event includes:

• 10:30 a.m., red velvet cake contest. Participants should drop off their red velvet cake entries in the community room.

• 11 a.m., marketplace opens. A marketplace of local businesses with products and demonstrations will be on the second floor lobby. The Children's Department will have crafts all day. Also at 11 am., the Spirit of Excellence Mime Troupe from new Beginnings Full Gospel Baptist Church.

• 11:30 a.m., Is Said & Advance Party. The party will feature dancing, drumming, poetry and story-telling performances.

• Noon, Mary Church Terrell, a living women's history presentation.

• Noon to 2 p.m., Soul Food Café by Ms. Lil’s Fish Catering

• 12:30 p.m., James Williams and Co.

• 1:30 p.m., Alter Ego

OSU-Mansfield plans Black History Month events

MANSFIELD - The Ohio State University at Mansfield and North Central State College have planned several Black History Month events.

This year’s theme is “This is my story, this is my song!” from the hymn Blessed Assurance.

• Fourth annual Community Town Hall Meeting, “Real vs. Fake News: How Can You Tell the Difference?” will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Mansfield Senior High School.

• The Power of the Negro Spiritual: Make a Joyful Noise, 12:35 p.m. Feb. 22 at 151 Reidl Hall, 1760 University Drive, Mansfield. Dr. David Tovey and the University Chorus will share music and narrative on understanding the significance of the Negro spiritual.

• 17th Annual Soul Food Dinner Celebration will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 22 in the marketplace, Eisenhower Center, 1760 University Drive, Mansfield. The dinner will focus on women who have played a critical role in racial equality. The event will feature multimedia presentations accompanied by music and readings. Tickets are $15, $10 for senior citizens, and $5 for students from OSU and NCSC. For details, call 419-755-4217.